Sunderland’s David Vaughan ruled out of Scotland V Wales clash

CHRIS YOUNG

DAVID Vaughan is expected to be fit for the visit of Manchester United despite withdrawing from the Wales squad last night.

The Sunderland midfielder has been ruled out of Wales’ World Cup qualifier in Scotland tomorrow night due to a groin problem.

But Wales boss Chris Coleman is hopeful that Vaughan, who has featured in the last two qualifiers, will be available for Tuesday’s encounter with Croatia at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium, and the Welsh FA have confirmed he is in the squad for next week’s game.

That diagnosis should see Vaughan remain in contention for Sunderland’s encounter with the league leaders on Saturday week after returning to the fold against Norwich City on Sunday.

Vaughan replaced January signing Alfred N’Diaye in central midfield for the 1-1 draw against the Canaries after being handed his first start since last month’s defeat at Reading.

But injury prevents Vaughan from coming up against Sunderland team-mate Steven Fletcher tomorrow, in the first competitive game of new Scotland boss Gordon Strachan’s tenure.

Vaughan is joined by Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen and Leeds striker Steve Morison in missing the game for Wales, while Spurs winger Gareth Bale is yet to train due to an ankle problem.